Employee switches to PPO this year; had HDHP/HSA last year; OK to use HSA to pay eligible medical expenses this year?

[justasking]

If employee switches to a PPO plan and had a HDHP/HSA the prior year (same employer), can they use the HSA to pay for eligible medical expenses for the new plan year on the PPO? If they are covered under a PPO with an FSA (not limited) can they also access the HSA funds previously contributed a prior year under the HDHP (of course not double dipping on same expense)?

[hr for me]

Yes, the money is theirs to spend on any covered medical expenses. We actually had this same issue.when my husband changed jobs. As a matter of fact we still have a rather good balance and we are 2 years out of the HDHP.

[justasking]

Thanks for responding, I appreciate it.